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Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2000

Medium deep purple shading to ruby-red at the edge; not yet showing the typical Chianti orange-amber rim. Classic Chianti floral nose. Smooth tannins, strong acidity, medium body. Dried black fruits, oriental spice, earth, and leather. Doesn't yet have the barnyard element typical of mature Chianti. Good food wine; but not for spaghetti; try a classic bistecca pizzaiola or, even better, bistecca alla Fiorentina. Grade: B